Re: M Coupe (and other porky BMWs)

[John Firestone <john.firestone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron Katona writes:
>
> ... I realize safety
> regulations and the market appetite for airbags and power everything add
> weight to all modern cars, but almost every current BMW I can think of
> is about 200-300 lb from being truly magnificent. BMW gained recognition
> in this country with light weight sporty sedans and coupes in an era of
> obese Detroit iron. This trend towards heavier BMWs bothers me.

For some time, the German automotive press has been speculating that
BMW will offer a modern, lightweight 2002 in the year 2002.  This may
be an example, however, of the wish being father to the thought.

- -John
'96 318is
john.firestone@domain.elided

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